How to fix a slow-motion tape deck? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Spotila · 06-07-2006, 08:07 AM

Heya.

The tapedeck in my car is pretty old. It only plays tapes, no stereo or anything fancy. Yesterday it started playing everything in a decreased tempo. Has this happened to anyone? Is there an easy fix? or is it just old and needs replacing?

Thanks,

spotila

thingstodo · 06-07-2006, 10:35 AM

Man, it sounds pretty old, especially since there's no stereo. For the money you might set things up so you can use an IPod. then you'd have a unit to use anywhere plus the car. A 4 gig unit goes for around $250 us. I love mine and use it on my car as well as with ear buds.

Or worst case, install a CD player. You'll love the sound...

iamnormal · 06-07-2006, 11:24 AM

It's most likely the drive belt has gone bad or/and needs cleaning.
To replace the drive belt you need to remove the tapedeck and open it up to get the old belt out to find what its size is.
I don't know of a good place to get the belt so do a web search.

With the tape deck apart check the capstan/flywheel to see if the bushing is warn too.

For cleaning it use cotton swabs and denatured alcohol. The main things that need cleaning is the capstan, pinch roller, and head.

This site has more info to help
http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_audiofaq2.html

06-07-2006, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spotila Tilted Location: NA	How to fix a slow-motion tape deck? Heya. The tapedeck in my car is pretty old. It only plays tapes, no stereo or anything fancy. Yesterday it started playing everything in a decreased tempo. Has this happened to anyone? Is there an easy fix? or is it just old and needs replacing? Thanks, spotila

06-07-2006, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Man, it sounds pretty old, especially since there's no stereo. For the money you might set things up so you can use an IPod. then you'd have a unit to use anywhere plus the car. A 4 gig unit goes for around $250 us. I love mine and use it on my car as well as with ear buds. Or worst case, install a CD player. You'll love the sound... __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

06-07-2006, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
iamnormal Addict Location: In the id	It's most likely the drive belt has gone bad or/and needs cleaning. To replace the drive belt you need to remove the tapedeck and open it up to get the old belt out to find what its size is. I don't know of a good place to get the belt so do a web search. With the tape deck apart check the capstan/flywheel to see if the bushing is warn too. For cleaning it use cotton swabs and denatured alcohol. The main things that need cleaning is the capstan, pinch roller, and head. This site has more info to help http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_audiofaq2.html